• Lifestyle

    Trail of a Lifetime: Bahraini Hiker Takes on US Pacific Crest Trail

    Ali Saeed Marhoon at the start of the adventure By Habib ToumiMANAMA: A Bahraini adventurer and traveler set to conquer one of the most challenging long-distance hiking routes in the world has covered half of the 4,260-kilometer Pacific Crest Trail. For many adventurers, the Pacific Crest Trail is more than a path—it…

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  • Business

    The Sudan War and Its Environmental Impacts (Part II)

    Oil fire By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: As we are still discussing plants and their damage, we are on the cusp of the beginning of the rainy season in Sudan. This season represents a source of food for humans and animals, as the country’s barren deserts and valleys are…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 27, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Sri Lankan worker who was tied to a forklift and abused at a brick factory in Naju, Korea, may soon find…

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  • West Asia

    Whispers from the Stone: The Rock Paintings of Mirmalas Cave in Kuhdasht, Iran

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in Chief of Shokaran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: Deep in the mountains of Lorestan Province in western Iran, there is a hidden treasure: the rock paintings of Mirmalas Cave, near the city of Kuhdasht. These ancient artworks give us a special look into the lives, thoughts, and creativity…

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  • Human Rights

    The Sudan War and Its Environmental Impacts (Part I)

    Courtesy: LinkedIn By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Based on monitoring the environmental losses resulting from the ongoing war in Sudan since mid-April 2023, it is estimated that the cost could exceed $10 billion, in addition to the environmental damage and its resulting impact on living organisms, including plants, animals,…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 26, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA Sri Lankan worker dreaming of a “Korean Dream” now faces deportation after suffering abuse at a brick factory in Naju, South…

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  • West Asia

    Jafar Panahi: A Brave Voice in Iranian Cinema

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran magazine/ Iran TEHRAN: Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been named as “Asian Filmmaker of the Year” at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. This important award is given to those who have made a strong impact on Asian cinema. Panahi…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan to Establish Buddha Heritage Center

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is establishing a Buddha Heritage Centre in Islamabad, aimed at showcasing the country’s ancient Buddhist history and attracting international visitors, including pilgrims and scholars. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, informed Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta, Minister Counsellor/Coordinator for Public…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 25, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaHyundai Motor reported a 15.8% drop in second-quarter operating profit, despite stronger U.S. sales. The company attributed the decline to an estimated…

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  • West Asia

    Paradigm and Paradigm Shift

    President Masoud Pezeshkian By Ali SalehabadiManaging director of Setare Sobh daily/ Iran TEHRAN: The words paradigm and paradigm shift are important terms used in many fields, including philosophy. But how and when did these terms become part of political, social, and economic discussions? The person who introduced these key concepts…

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